Traveling Tackle Football
Information & Dates
Pictures outside of Northview School please wear your full uniform:
Tuesday, September 10th:
- 7th grade Blue & Green 5:00pm
- 6th grade Blue & Green 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 11th:
- 8th grade Blue 5:00pm
- 5th grade Grey & White 5:20pm
- 3rd/4th grade Blue & White 5:40pm
Wildcat Night at EHS Stadium Friday, September 13th 7pm Varsity Football against Farmington:
- Wear your EAA jersey and get into the high school game for free
- EAA Flag and Tackle teams will be introduced on the field at half time
- Players and coaches should meet with 5 minutes left in the 2nd quarter in the area north of the home stands by the long jump pits
2019 Tackle Football Information
Eagan Plays in the South Suburban Youth Football League SSYFL
Youth Tackle Football Program (5th, 4th&3rd grade):
Competes against Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eastview, Farmington, Lakeville North & Lakeville South.
Middle School Tackle Football Program (6th, 7th, 8th grade):
Competes against Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eastview, Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Rosemount and Shakopee.
https://www.ssyfl.net/ Link to SSYFL field locations. Rules can be found here.
Weight Limits
Who can RUN and who can CATCH the ball:
- Grade RUN/CARRY CATCH*
- 3rd/ 4th =< 80lbs 81lbs – 95lbs
- 5th =< 105lbs 106lbs – 120lbs
- 6th =<120lbs no limit
- 7th =<150lbs no limit
- 8th no limit no limit
*Players can catch a forward pass ahead of the line of scrimmage
Matt McCall
Football Commissioner, Director of Tackle Football Coaches and EAA 3rd-5th SSYFL Representative
Nathan Hansen
EAA 6th-8th SSYFL Representative
Josh Anderson
President and Executive Director of Football
Tentative 2020 Tackle Football Registration Dates
Registration: Opens Mid May - Closes July 21
Fees: $225 – 3rd through 8th; $25 late fee begins on July 1
2020 Tackle Football Information & Dates
2020 Tentative Bootcamp Schedule for 5th, 4th & 3rd Grade:
Tuesday 7/28 6:00p – 7:30p* Helmet & mouth guard only
Wednesday 7/29 6:00p – 7:30p* Helmet, mouth guard, & shoulder pads
Thursday 7/30 6:00p – 7:30p* Helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, pants
- Using blue painters tape, put the last name of your child on the front of their helmet
- Always wear football cleats & the pennie provided on Tuesday
- Bring WATER!
*Actual end time is dependent on how fast the players work through each station.
2020 Tackle Football Program Summary
| Program-Grade | Tackle - 3 | Tackle - 3&4 | Tackle - 5 | Tackle - 6&7&8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| Late Fee | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st |
| Registration Close | July 20th | July 20th | July 20th | July 20th |
| Football Size | Pee Wee | Pee Wee | Junior | Youth |
| Association Provided Gear | Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Pants | Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Pants | Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Pants | Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Girdle, Pants |
| Player Provided Gear | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter, Practice Jersey | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter, Practice Jersey | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter, Practice Jersey | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter |
| Equipment Handout | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Season Start | July 27th | July 27th | July 27th | July 27th |
| Season End | October 10th | October 10th | October 10th | October 10th |
| Typical Practice Schedule Before Labor Day | Monday - Thursday | Monday – Thursday | Monday – Thursday | Monday - Thursday |
| Typical Practice Schedule After Labor Day | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Walkthrough | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Walkthrough | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Walkthrough | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Walkthrough |
| Typical Game Schedule After Labor Day | Saturday Monday, Tuesday | Saturday, Monday | Saturday, Tuesday | Saturday, Tuesday |
| Referees | 1 High School Student, 1 Adult | 1 High School Students, 1 Adult | 2 High School Students, 1 Adult | 3 Adults |
| League | SSYFL | SSYFL | SSYFL | SSYFL |
| Playoffs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2020 Flag Football Program Summary
| Program-Grade | Flag - 1 | Flag - 2 | Flag - 3 | Flag - 4 | Flag - 5&6 | Flag - 7&8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 |
| Late Fee | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st |
| Registration Close | July 20th | July 20th | July 20th | July 20th | July 20th | July 20th |
| Football Size | Pee Wee | Pee Wee | Pee Wee | Pee Wee | Pee Wee | Junior |
| Association Provided Gear | Jersey & Flags | Jersey & Flags | Jersey & Flags | Jersey & Flags | Jersey & Flags | Jersey & Flags |
| Player Provided Gear | Cleats, Mouth Guard | Cleats, Mouth Guard | Cleats, Mouth Guard | Cleats, Mouth Guard | Cleats, Mouth Guard | Cleats, Mouth Guard |
| Equipment Handout | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/a | N/A |
| Season Start | August 17th | August 17th | August 18th | August 18th | August 18th | August 17th |
| Season End | October 10th | October 10th | October 10th | October 10th | October 10th | October 10th |
| Typical Practice Schedule Before Labor Day | Monday & Wednesday | Monday & Wednesday | Tuesday & Thursday | Tuesday & Thursday | Tuesday & Thursday | Monday & Wednesday |
| Typical Practice Schedule After Labor Day | Monday | Monday | Tuesday & Thursday | Tuesday & Thursday | Tuesday & Thursday | Monday |
| Typical Game Schedule After Labor Day | Saturday Afternoon | Saturday Afternoon | Saturday Afternoon | Saturday Afternoon | Saturday Afternoon | Saturday Afternoon |
| Referees | Parents | Parents | Parents | Parents | Parents | Parents |
| League | EAA In-house | EAA In-house | EAA In-house | EAA In-house | EAA In-house | EAA In-House & Apple Valley |
| Playoffs | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Grade Appropriate Tackle Football Sizes:
Many of you have asked "What size football will my son be using this year?". Here is the answer:
3rd & 4th Grade = PeeWee
5th Grade = Junior
6th & 7th & 8th Grade = Youth
These sizes should be available at most sporting goods stores. Just look for these names.
